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Edwards County Community Unit School District 1
Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 5,474. The median household income is $62,445 and the median age is 43.1.
5,474
Population
24
People / sq mi
$62,445
Median Income
43.1
Median Age
Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 covers 227 sq mi of land at 24.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$62,445
Median Household Income
$34,732
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$107,100
Median Home Value
$844
Median Rent
80.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.7%
High School+
15.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 serves a community with a population of 5,474 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 is $62,445, with a per capita income of $34,732. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 is 95.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 57.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Edwards County Community Unit School District 1, 92.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 is $107,100, with a median rent of $844. The homeownership rate is 80.6%.
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Data for Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1713500).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.